The move of BYD to South Africa is one of the most evident indicators that electric vehicles (EVs) are entering mainstream discourse, not just in the African continent, but the whole world. Being one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world, BYD introduces volume, comparatively low-priced vehicles, and powerful battery technology into the market […]
Airports in Cairo, Nairobi, Marrakech felt louder this year. Rolling suitcases, hot air near the taxi lanes, the coffee smell. Africa Leads Global Tourism Boom — 10% Surge in International Arrivals in 2025 set the tone. Numbers moved, stories followed. That’s how it reads on the ground. Global Tourism in 2025: How Africa Pulled Ahead […]
Suspected attacks by jihadist groups in villages in Niger’s Tahoua region have killed 137 people. The tragedy was described by the government as a genocide against the people of Niger, and underscored the huge security challenges facing new President Mohamed Bazoum. Government spokesman ZakariaAbdourahamane said in a televised speech that civilians were being treated in […]
Tanzania’s first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in after former President Magafuli died. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Friday as the country’s first female president, two days after the death of President John Magufuli who was one of Africa’s most skeptical personalities. Tanzania is facing a new era and […]
A statement from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said it was important for the Somali government to hold by-elections on time. Blinken emphasized the need to hold elections as soon as possible without delay. The statement said the United States concerned about the current political situation in Somalia, which was “unpredictable” due to the delay […]
Somalia, a meeting held in Mogadishu with some regional Administrations and Technical Electoral Consultative Committee to discuss Agreements reached in Baidoa. The meeting was held today opened a meeting at the Decale Hotel at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. The conference will be attended by members of pro-government regional administrations of HirShabelle, South West […]
Gunmen attacked an elementary school in northwestern Kaduna state and kidnaped three teachers but no children, according to a provincial official. Fortunately no students have been abducted at the scene this time. The attack on a motorcycle by gunmen on Monday was the latest in a series of attacks targeting schools in Nigeria, just days […]
Reports from Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region say that Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region. Reports from the town say that heavily armed Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of Mahaday district, where government and Hir-Shabelle regional administration forces were stationed. Al-Shabaab fighters said in a statement that they […]
According to Caasimada online media, there are reports that the Somali government has been cutting off funding from organizations and countries that used to pay for the government facilities. This may be related to the political dispute between regional administration leaders and the central government that has led to the international community interfering in Somali […]
Tanzanian Prime Minister KassimMajaliwa has denied rumors for almost a week that President John Magufuli is ill, saying he is “healthy and carrying on as usual.” Magafuli was diagnosed with Covid 19 and was flown to Nairobi, Kenya as per media. Majaliwa, who spoke during Islamic Friday prayers in southern Tanzania, urged Tanzanians to ignore […]
Some of the main roads in Mogadishu are closed today, for reasons the government has not yet announced. Residents of Mogadishu woke up this morning to find some of the city’s roads closed, with troops and military vehicles at checkpoints. According to reports, the main roads in the city are being blocked by the army. […]
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday described the violence in Ethiopia’s Tigrean region as “ethnic cleansing.” The secretary general’s statement comes after evidence emerged of abuses in the region during and after the war. Blinken insisted on the investigation and withdrawal of Eritrean troops from the region, stressing that abuses and ethnic cleansing […]
According to allbanadir online villa somalia, there is a plan to limit the power of the opposition, and reports say that the government wants to completely reduce the activities of the opposition by restricting their travel and meetings. The opposition, which has the most power in the capital Mogadishu, Villa Somalia, has shown that some […]
Reports from Equatorial Guinea say a series of explosions at a military base have killed more than 90 people and injured more than 600 on Sunday, officials say. Reports say deaths and injuries have increased in the past few hours while more than 300 people still in hospitals. The blasts hit a military base in […]
The Union of Candidates has once again issued a statement on the security and health situation in the country. The Union expressed concern over the security situation in the country amid heightened political tensions and the deteriorating security situation in the country. While Mogadishu hosting the talks between interim Federal Government and Regional Administrations. The […]
Reports from Mogadishu say that a number of mortar shells were fired at the Halane military base where the meeting between the heads of States and the federal government is scheduled to take place. No casualties were reported. The artillery attack on the Halane compound comes as a meeting between the Federal Government, regional administrations […]
According to media reports, the European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Carles Puigdemont and two other members of the Catalan administration in Spain. Carles Puigdemont, former prime minister of Catalonia, led an illegal attempt to secede from Spain in 2017. Reports say a referendum was held on Monday but was officially announced […]
Black Satellites midfielder Abdul FatawuIssahaku is delighted to be named the African Under-20 (AFCON) Under-20 player after his impressive performances for the Black Satellites led to their victory in Mauritania. The midfielder scored twice in the tournament but his team’s best performance in allowing them to win their fourth trophy on the continent was what […]
Women are the foundation of society and the pillars of social development. During the Farmajo term, women faced numerous challenges, including robbery, rape, murder, bombings, displacement, and their constitutional rights were not protected by the government. Women had no political influence in the failed Farmajo-led government. There are a few members in both houses of […]
According to Jowhar media, government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Maalimuu said a meeting between the federal government and regional governments will take place in Mogadishu this week. The conference was called off on the 1st of this month by the outgoing President Mohamed AbdullahiFarmajo, and was the third conference he announced since February 8th. Government spokesman […]